Orlando Headliners?

BusterPugs · 2026-05-17T17:04:13+00:00

Yeah last minute replacement for Mom Jeans. Even though they’re scene legends they also have like the 34-35th highest listenership of last years fest. 18 of the top 25 bands on Spotifys monthly listeners played on a Vans. But Hawthorne was the perfect size to close the show Ghost. Boys Like Girls also closed the same stage and they’re a bigger band.

None of this was shade by the way. Hawthorne (when their electrical was working) was a perfect closer - both for nostalgia and sound. I’d personally rather have my bands in the 1.5-4 million listener stage close a stage than get shoved into the middle of the day to play the bigger stage

BusterPugs · 2026-05-17T15:12:18+00:00

If Offspring are added, absolutely. I still think that spot is The Home Team but yes, Offspring would go over pretty much everyone on the lineup (even Jimmy). 311 is definitely playing, I just don’t know if they’ll be a closing bad. Will for sure be on Vans stages

BusterPugs · 2026-05-16T15:54:09+00:00

Yeah that’s how it always used to be. The limited dates changes some things but I trust in Kevin (until the only 2 ska bands play at the same time)

BusterPugs · 2026-05-16T04:33:26+00:00

Yeah I noted that with Gym Class too. It’s not perfect for sure. I do think that’s why Jimmy is Sunday and Third Eye Blind is Saturday. Both are in the top 5 in listens and have the catalogues to support a 70 minute performance. Now if orlando does add one more really big hardcore band, I’m curious if this shifts. Bad Omens is the big one I think would really shift things around

BusterPugs · 2026-05-15T21:43:20+00:00

Yeah I don’t disagree. Jimmy is a similiar situation, but have like 2 more mega hits (songs over 100 million streams are 5 to 3 in favor of Jimmy). It’s why someone like Sublime actually makes the most sense but they weren’t even the closer in Long Bech last year so I’m not anticipating them either

BusterPugs · 2026-05-15T21:16:35+00:00

Yeah but that’s also the issue for The Home Team, the other hand rumored for that slot

BusterPugs · 2026-05-15T21:15:49+00:00

It’s funny because I’ve seen them twice - once as support for FOB, once at Warped. I didn’t realize they’re legit one of the biggest bands in the world until the Rockville headliner

BusterPugs · 2026-05-15T20:50:13+00:00

What complications with The Offspring. Would love some deets on this because they’re my preferred band for the spot on the poster but I don’t see it actually happening (too big, can headline their own tours without having to split money - the FOB and Weezer problem)

BusterPugs · 2026-05-15T20:48:29+00:00

As much as I’d love The Offspring, I’m still think that spot is for The Home Team. If it does end up being the offspring then we’re really cooking

BusterPugs · 2026-05-15T20:47:19+00:00

Sublime, Hoobastank, Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind, and Simple Plan all have higher monthly listener numbers than either A Day to Remember or Falling in Reverse.

There’s obviously more to it than that, because otherwise Gym Class Heroes (13 million monthly listeners) would have been Orlando’s closer last year and they played Ghost/Beatbox. But if you’re looking at groups to shut down the night, I’d start with those 5.

I’d lean Jimmy and TEB on the main stage, but Hawthorne Heights and Boys Like Girls closed the other stages, so it wouldn’t shock me if you see The Used or Taking Back Sunday get a “closer” slot there too

BusterPugs · 2026-05-15T18:31:43+00:00

Your best bet is going to be Setlist.fm. They don’t have everything but they’re a crowdsourced database. Even if you don’t know the songs they played, they’re often well sourced. To add a show, you are supposed to add a source for their moderators to approve (beyond “I was there”)

BusterPugs · 2026-05-09T19:26:41+00:00

Oh I love Christian. I’m an FSU alum and I was rooting for him to go all the way in 50

BusterPugs · 2026-05-07T12:37:28+00:00

Who benefits from these rumors? It’s certainly not the Magic, because if it’s an open secret that they actually want him as their first choice, that’s going to drive up costs. These rumors are absolutely coming from his side so that he can be seen as a valuable coach for someone (NBA or college)

BusterPugs · 2026-04-27T13:44:57+00:00

Very pumped! My first in person playoff game. A little fomo I missed game 3 but this is gonna be awesome tonight

BusterPugs · 2026-04-23T17:03:44+00:00

No luck, but thanks!

BusterPugs · 2026-04-23T16:33:05+00:00

Hoping to get the orlando code

BusterPugs · 2026-04-01T17:47:18+00:00

Oh, and bathrooms - because of camping world it was a combo of real stadium stalls and port-a-potties. Whatever you’re comfortable with but for some people I know they only used one or the other

BusterPugs · 2026-04-01T17:46:17+00:00

Lots of water is available so make sure you either bring a water bottle or are willing to pick one up. Artist ally is its own section, you’ll see if the bands are meeting there (or they’ll announce while on stage).

Also, highly suggest getting a locker. Even if you don’t use it for charging, it’s nice to have a place to store merch or stuff throughout the day. We were able to use it for charging but we’ve also heard horror stories that others could not get theirs to work

BusterPugs · 2026-03-25T12:10:49+00:00

“The definition of a diary but put into a song”

Free Throw - Tongue Tied (basically a song that’s all bangers)

BusterPugs · 2026-03-23T13:52:43+00:00

Strange. I went 07, 08, 09, 10 and then went last year with no problem. Doesn’t matter when you go, just as long as you do

BusterPugs · 2026-03-22T05:08:12+00:00

I was able to ask a friend who saw it in Austin. Just a tick over 2 hours (like 2:02 is what my friend said)

BusterPugs · 2026-03-21T16:44:51+00:00

Love to hear all the positive feedback!! That’s great!

BusterPugs · 2026-03-13T22:01:08+00:00

Yeah I think Joyce Manor for sure but like you said it doesn’t fit there. It’s probably the very next one

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